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30 Oct 2009 21:15
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Teens killed in double-fatal crash
Police have named the two teens killed in a horror smash in Hawke's Bay this morning.
Woman's body found
3:50pm
The discovery of a woman's body in the King Country has sparked a homicide investigation by police.
Motorcyclists rally against ACC hikes
4:07pm
Hundreds of motorcyclists turned out today to protest the Government's plan to raise ACC charges.
Same robber 'hit three banks'
Three Hamilton banks were robbed by the same man and police say they want the public's help to put him behind bars.
Five-hour ordeal for whitebaiter
A 70-year-old man who dislocated his hip while whitebaiting in a remote area of Golden Bay spent five hours dragging himself 50 metres to his car to raise the alarm.
Mallard wheels out storyIt takes a politician with 25 years' experience to turn a road rage incident into PR.
70 years of storiesThe story of Jim and Marjorie Rattray has the magic ingredients of fairytale romance.
Prince to honour AlexSpecial-needs student Alex Steel is to receive a special award from Prince Edward.
Iroquois to the rescueTwo Samoan disasters bookend the working life of NZ's army Iroquois.
Review: Borderlands
Guns, loot and monsters. Who could ask for more? Police name teens killed in double-fatal Hawke's Bay crash
73 days alone in a wrecked boat
'No sentence enough' for killing daughter
'Excesses of night culture intolerable'
Snowsports NZ criticised over drunk teen
Snowsports New Zealand provided "completely inadequate" supervision of a youth ski training camp at which a 13-year-old boy drunk himself into a coma, say police.
Officer injured in scuffle with armed man
A police officer was injured while trying to subdue an armed man in the Bay of Plenty last night.
National retains support in latest poll
Man accused of killing Kiwi remanded
Flier firm fails to deliver
When Shane Glockling delivered circulars in wintry Palmerston North, he thought he was earning money to take care of his four-year-old epileptic son Jordan.
EU agrees on climate deal
The European Union has agreed a deal to help developing nations combat climate change and urged other world powers to follow suit to win the fight against global warming.
Ransom demanded for British couple
Somali pirates have demanded $9.7m for the release of a British couple whose yacht was hijacked off the coast of Africa.
Serb commander convicted of war crimes
Up to 47 police killed in Congo clashes
Record fine for BP
US safety regulators on Friday hit oil giant BP with a record fine of US$87.4 million for failing to fix safety violations at its Texas City, Texas, refinery after a deadly 2005 explosion.
Fonterra's Chinese milk shake
As Fonterra extricates its Chinese business from the wreckage of the tainted milk powder scandal, the dairy giant is celebrating a milestone at its local farm – and deciding whether to expand.Retailer moves to build discount chain
Jan Cameron is making aggressive moves to build up her retail empire in New Zealand, announcing a new chain of discount general merchandise stores, branded as Chickenfeed.
SkyCity takes punt on double-digit growth
Investors nix planned shift to NZX rules
Kiwi cows birth China farm
Fonterra's Tangshan dairy farm is not a typical New Zealand farm. It's not even in New Zealand, for a start.
Horror games scare up sales
What do Jigsaw from "Saw," Freddy Krueger, and Jason from "Friday the 13th" all have in common, besides serial killing? Video games, if the horror stars' latest round of promotions are to be believed.
Hebrew, Hindi, Korean get web nod
The nonprofit body that oversees internet addresses has approved the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on the Latin alphabet in a decision that could make the web dramatically more inclusive.
When Iggy says get your gear off
Review: Borderlands
Guns, loot and monsters. Who could ask for more? Lions braced for aerial blitz
It will be bombs away tonight as Wellington prepare for an aerial assault in their NPC semifinal against Southland.Wallabies captain: Talk is cheap
Newly-appointed Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom says talk is cheap and has vowed to lead with deeds in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup showdown with the All Blacks in Tokyo.
France swine flu risk reduced
Sydney FC's Corica wary of Phoenix
ABs to put squeeze on Wallabies
The All Blacks should make the most of their historic Bledisloe Cup rugby test in Tokyo tonight, because it could be the last they play in this part of the world for a while.
When Iggy says get your gear off
When grandfather of punk Iggy Pop commanded Sam Logan to strip, he wasn't going to argue with "the man". Mamma Mia refund call
Pressure is mounting on the promoters of stage show Mamma Mia! to refund aggrieved fans who bought $125 tickets for seats with no view.
Heath Ledger music video released
You're hired
He might not have the comb-over, but millionaire Wellington property developer Terry Serepisos is to be New Zealand's answer to Donald Trump.
Kiwis putting their faith in lotto
With the recession hanging over the country, Kiwis have put their faith in luck, gambling $130 million more in the lottery than we did last year.
Teens 'don't see enough of parents'
More than half of Kiwi teenagers believe they do not see enough of their parents.
Childless escape parents' prattle
70 years of stories
Gather ye ghouls and goblins
Dust off your witch's hat and grab the nearest pitchfork – it's time to celebrate all things ghoulish.
Cat stuck chilling in air conditioner
Daikin the cat is chilling out with the RSPCA after spending five days trapped in an air-conditioner.
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